Abraham Lincoln Presenters

“Lincoln, with a Union soldier, relates how a poor boy made good, encouraging honesty, reading, and integrity. The Union soldier tells of camp life. Using history, music, and humor, programs captivate students (K-8), birthday parties, luncheons and special events. Lincoln also speaks

When Don allowed his sideburns to become a beard, his friends urged him to become Lincoln. He then began to study about Lincoln and the Civil War, gaining experience portraying at re-enactments.

Don met Roger Knox (Union) at a re-enactment. A very successful team was formed to the delight of students and teachers alike.”

Mr. Connor Baete

14801 Fox Bend Ct.
Louisville, KY
baetehouse@yahoo.com
(502) 593-9219

Connor Baete is a student in Louisville, KY with a passion for Civil War history. A cousin to Mary Todd Lincoln, Connor believes that history is alive and participates in the annual Lincoln Days celebration in Hodgenville, KY. Connor has won prizes twice in the Lincoln “Look-alike” competition, once recreating the “Now” speech from the Spielberg Lincoln bio-pic and once as “Rail-splitter” Lincoln.

Connor competes annually in the Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon in Springfield, Illinois and the Kentucky History Half Marathon in Frankfort, Kentucky.

Born and raised in a southern state; Southern California, of humble origins. I was destined to play Abe Lincoln. Because of a desire in my heart, i decided to make a commitment to bring Abraham Lincoln “ALIVE” to whomever is interested in knowing more about this great President. Through the years, it appears Mr. Lincoln is “ALIVE” in the hearts and minds of many people. I am blessed and honored to be a President Lincoln presenter!

For 10 years, Robert has brought President Lincoln to life with hundreds of entertaining and thought-provoking presentations at senior citizen centers, schools, libraries, museums, dinners, benefits, Civil War reenactments and other events.

He is a former teacher at Gahanna Lincoln High School (35 Years), a Lifetime Member of Association of Lincoln Presenters, and an adjunct professor at Columbus State.. Robert has portrayed the President at Gettysburg, Washington, D. C., the Ohio Statehouse, the Ohio homes of Presidents Grant, Hayes and Garfield. At times, his wife comes with him portraying Mary Lincoln.

Schedule: Available throughout the year.

Mr. Ted Bruzas

1410 Laurel Oak Dr.
Avon, IN 46123
tebruzas@aol.com
317-272-0014

Available year round in central Indiana

Ted has brought Lincoln to life in presentations to senior groups, elementary schools, as a greeter at the Indiana State Museum and participation in the Lincoln Days Celebration in Hodgenville, Kentucky.

Has enjoyed studying Lincoln for several years and collected over 260 books. Ted portrays the life of Lincoln as the greatest U.S. President who faced the greatest constitutional crisis of our country and kept the nation together changing the fate of generations to come and the course of history.

For over 30 years, George Buss has entertained and educated a variety of audiences with his engaging portrayal of our nation’s 16th president – Abraham Lincoln. Equal parts enthusiast and history buff, George is passionate about the part. His look, his delivery, and his knowledge truly capture the essence of “Honest Abe.”

From small-town elementary school classrooms to national stages, George Buss uses his vast resources to customize a perfect presentation for every audience. Now, you can share Lincoln’s legacy at your group or even

I can meet the need of the audience: school, corporate, historical society, holiday remembrance, home celebration, public speaking out-of-doors, etc.

More than ten years teaching experience in public schools in Boston and Aichi, Japan. “Looks to me as if Lincoln got up out of his chair, walked down to the street and had his picture taken.” ALP President Dan Bassuk Fourth Place, Lincoln Look-Alike Contest, Ottawa, IL. September 2002.

Jami has been presenting as Abraham Lincoln since 2012, and has been a serious student of the great man since the late 1990’s. She got her love of history from her father, as well as her height, which helps her achieve a convincing portrayal of the late president. It was upon request from a niece to have Jami help with a school project – dressed as Lincoln – which led her to becoming a presenter.

Her current programs are designed for young audiences, as she has recurring classroom visits every winter at local school classrooms.

Murray has been presenting Lincoln since 1985, appearing before elementary classrooms and college forums, Boy Scouts pageants and pilgrimages, Worship Services and Sunday School groups, community and patriotic groups, and even a wedding reception. He has been part of the documentaries about Lincoln presenters “Men in Hats”, and “Life as Lincoln.”

Murray tries to inform people of parts of Lincoln’s life which are not widely known, or which may be misunderstood. His goal is for the listener to have a better understanding of the real Abraham Lincoln and his life.

Presentations for all age groups. Custom programs for schools,churches, historical events, and fund raisers.

Background: I have portrayed President Lincoln for public and home schools, libraries, Sunday school and youth groups, Awana conferences, historical museums and societies, theater movie openings, Civil War events, retail stores, parades, television commercials, and a PBS film.

Member of the Idaho Civil War Volunteers.

Involved in an on-going study of the Civil War and Abraham Lincoln.

I have been portraying our 16th President since 1999, and am a Life Member of The Association of Lincoln Presenters.

Programs available for audiences of all ages including kindergarten through the retirement community.

Max and Donna have been portraying President & Mrs. Abraham Lincoln since 1988. They were featured on C-Span during the Lincoln-Douglas debate series in 1994 and on the “Someone You Should Know” program on Chicago’s ABC affiliate.

Since 1995, they have performed on numerous occasions at the Lincoln Home Visitor Center in Springfield, Ill. In 2001, they were invited to perform at the Discovery Theater for the Children at the Smithsonian Institution.

They have performed for National Encampment of the Sons of Union Veterans and for the Midwest Civil War Round Table Conference.

Max has also appeared in several commercials including a video for the Admissions department of Lincoln College in Lincoln, Illinois.

They are popular attractions at Civil War reenactments throughout the Midwest and take great pride in “Bringing history to life” for audiences of all ages.

At 6’6” tall, Mr. Dorrell is similar in stature to Mr. Lincoln. He has been portraying Mr. Lincoln since 1996.

He has appeared in commercials and at festivals, Civil War reenactments, and schools. He has also appeared with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra at Symphony on the Prairie, and as President Abraham Lincoln in the outdoor musical drama “A Pioneer Tale” at Lincoln Boyhood State Park in Lincoln City, Indiana.

I have been portraying Abraham Lincoln for 10 years. My family is from Hodgenville, KY where he was born. My great grandmother four times removed, Mary Brooks LaRue, was the mid-wife that delivered Abraham Lincoln.

I am the same height (5 ft. 16 inches, as I tell the kids), same weight and many other similarities.

I have a great desire to keep his legacy alive and have read numerous on him and The Civil War. I present in schools, assisted living communities, battle reenactments, churches civic organizations, etc.

I can tailor my program to fit your needs. Let me bring Lincoln to life!

James Hayney has the rare combination of striking physical resemblance to Lincoln, a wealth of historical knowledge, and acting ability. He can tailor his presentation to fit your time schedules, topic interest, and age of audience.

Mr. Jones performs Lincoln for schools, civic clubs, historical societies and other interested parties. There is no charge for performances, however, any gratuities offered are accepted as donations to a Lincoln student scholarship offered through Dyersburg State Community College.

Mr. Jones is a research and teaching biology professor, with interests in riparian habitats, endangered species. In March, 2001, Mr. Jones portrayed Abraham Lincoln in the play “Mr. Lincoln” and has been “hooked” ever since.

Mel Maurer, a lifetime member of The Lincoln Forum and the Cleveland Civil War Roundtable, appears at the 16th president in his one man show: “An Evening with Abraham Lincoln” and in two co-authored one act plays: “Meet at Hampton Roads: Lincoln’s Last Debate” and “The Lincoln-Douglas Interview – Their Last Debate.”

McClerren said: “For over 35 years in university classrooms I have taught graduate courses about Lincoln, and for over 25 years I have portrayed Lincoln on stage. In both places I want my audiences to philosophize with Lincoln as he wrestles with questions about God, truth, freedom, responsibility and constitutional government. I want them to laugh with Lincoln the lawyer and politician, to weep with the grieving father and war weary president, to hear the best of Lincoln as he delivers his most famous speeches.”

• National/ International Touring
Completely self contained one-man MainStage shows:
LINCOLN (his entire life in his own words and the words of those who knew him well);
Lincoln and Booth (an original work tracing the significant turning points in their lives leading up to that fatal meeting)
• School presentations for all ages
• Film/ Television/ Radio
• Motivational speaker

Over thirty years in professional theater as an actor/ director/ writer/ producer/ designer

Performance in forty-four states and Europe

Appearances before three other Presidents of the United States: Carter, Reagan, Bush (’41)

Whit was born in Christian County, KY (county of Jefferson Davis birth) and has been interested in President Lincoln all his life, visiting his birthplace on several occasions as a child.

Whit offers a one-hour adult presentation, interspersed with period music, which features the life story of Mr. Lincoln. A children’s program is also available. Presentations are generally done in the Middle Tennessee area. He has also portrayed President Lincoln in film, theater, and in a TV documentary.

Whit is a published author and maintains a law library collection previously property of the law firm of Robert Todd Lincoln.

Rick presents President Lincoln to schools, parades, festivals, libraries, senior groups and local museums. He also welcomes veterans home from their day in DC as part of the Greater Peoria Honor Flight. He lives in Tremont which was on the 8th Judicial Circuit.

Speaks in character on a large variety of topics re: President Lincoln (at any age) and the War Between the States. He is a full height Lincoln who began presenting in 1999 after being inspired by James Getty of Gettysburg, PA. Payn is a life member of the Association of Lincoln Presenters. He has been fascinated with his study of Lincoln and has a considerable collection of books, papers, and other memorabilia regarding Lincoln. He has enjoyed visiting places related to Lincoln and the War. Payn considers it an honor and blessing to portray our greatest of presidents.

Lonn will portray Mr. Lincoln at schools, corporate gatherings, meet and greets, and special events. Lonn is currently doing cemetery walks and other 1860’s sesquicentennial events.

As a retired Speech and Theater professor, Lonn has acted, directed and written plays for the theater and done commercial work for over forty-five years. I have done Abraham Lincoln presentations in first person for about seven years.

Fred Priebe has been presenting President Lincoln to schools and groups of all types and sizes since 1996. He varies his program to suit the audience and the situation. He always presents in the ‘first person’. He emphasizes Lincoln’s honesty, integrity, patriotism, duty to one’s country and faith in God.

Fred is listed in the current Touring Arts Directory of the Michigan Humanities Council.

His Lincoln travels have taken Fred all over the Midwest and parts of eastern United States. Internationally, he has presented Lincoln in Australia, Canada, England and France.

Cast in the musical The Civil War as Abraham Lincoln in 2002, many commented that Mark looked “just like Lincoln,” so he felt inclined to continue to bring Abraham Lincoln to life, especially for students. Since that time, Mark has portrayed the Rail Splitter to countless grade school classes and fraternal organizations at Civil War reenactments, historical events, and civic events in the Midwest.

Mark treasures the times he can bring Abraham Lincoln alive for others, and has been a member of the ALP since 2007.

Notice a striking resemblance to a legendary Hollywood actor? It’s because Eric is a professional tribute artist (impersonator) to Gregory Peck. One of Mr. Peck’s favorite roles was portraying Mr. Lincoln in “The Blue & The Gray”. Eric has been presenting his “Mr. Lincoln” regularly in the Washington, DC area, and is a corporate favorite. (See his Lincoln auto commercial on his website)

Eric Richardson is represented by The Summit Tribute Group LLC, is a longtime member of SAG/AFTRA and Actors’ Equity, and is proud to be a Life Member of ALP.

Garry “Abe” Rissman

Times Square
New York, NY 10036
Abraham.Lincoln.3rd@gmail.com

AVAILABLE ALL YEAR ROUND FOR ALL HOLIDAYS!

BA in Communications from the University of Iowa; 2 year diploma from the Hamburg Design Academy in Germany.

Experienced photographer and videographer will include a high quality iPhone X video of the event on a tripod for no extra charge.

Experience as Lincoln in movies, TV shows plus had one of the leads as Lincoln in 3 plays at the Mount Pisgah Baptist Church in Brooklyn, NY.

I love teaching children plus I have endless questions for the audience with prizes; historical lectures are something I relish.

Availability for all kinds of historical lectures at schools, colleges and universities;

Hilarity, heartbreak and humanity abound during those formative boyhood years in southern Indiana (age 7-21), his numerous business failures, years as a prairie lawyer, life with Mary and their sons, political aspirations, Civil War tragedy and triumph, brilliant speeches, and ultimate freedom for slaves. “Abraham Lincoln: Hoosier Hero” is a fascinating panoply of uproarious comedy, tearful reminiscence, political intrigue and always insightful commentary on the human condition.

Now in my 35th year of portraying Lincoln I have decided to semi retire.
From a farm wagon stage in Hodgenville, Kentucky to the Kennedy Center in Washington, D C, from ocean to ocean,and border to border, and across the wide Pacific I have had the honor of taking the president to some far away places with strange sounding names.

Appearance now by special request only. I wish to thank everyone that has made this possible.

Since 1975 he has presented in 47 states, at 2,200 locations & been seen by two million people.

Even without his top hat & frock-tailed coat total strangers still call him ABE.

Homer is the author of a 300-page autobiography entitled “Image in the Mirror”.

Whether you want to have ABE help you with a school program for your students; speak to your church, Scouts, Lions, Rotary, Optimist, Kiwanis; TV spots; be there to help draw attention at your trade show; or, be the keynote speaker for your annual meeting, Homer & “ABE” can be there for you. HONESTLY!

Chris Small, M.A., first appeared as Abraham Lincoln in 1997 and joined the Association of Lincoln Presenters in 2000. Serving as a Seventh-day Adventist Pastor for almost six years, Chris is uniquely suited to give Lincoln Presentations to many organizations, especially for churches.

Chris recently served as an adjunct lecturer at Concordia (Ann Arbor) and Eastern Michigan Universities, with teaching specialties in Communication (Interpretation Performance Study) and Religion.

In his first 22 years of Lincoln work, John Voehl has provided over 1,300 Lincoln presentations and appearances in 45-states, to become a nationally recognized Lincoln Historian and Presenter. John utilizes over 50 different motivational and historically accurate portrayals to make the person of Abraham Lincoln come alive. Frequently, audiences comment that they felt that they were in the presence of the real Abraham Lincoln.

John Voehl is a retired aerospace business professional, with a BA from UC Santa Barbara. He is a Life Member of ALP and other historical organizations, married with 4 adult children and 7 grandchildren

Speeches, stories, Civil War history, life of Lincoln. The remarkable story of Abraham Lincoln, who overcame poverty and little formal education, to lead our country through its worst struggle, is a story that deserves to be retold.

J.P. Wammack has been in the life insurance business for 28 years with Northwestern Mutual. He has a Degree in history from UCLA. He is a lifelong Civil War buff having read 100 books on the subject. He enjoys exploring Civil War battlefields and has been known to drive 1000 miles out of his way to do so.

In 2002 he began Lincoln impersonations following a 15 year tradition set by his father, H.M. Wammack.

Stan, a life-member of ALP and President since 2005, is recognized in street clothes for his ”Lincoln look-alike” features. When dressed in Lincoln attire, he fascinates listeners from pre-school to senior citizens while relating the life, thoughts and comments of our 16th President. Audiences of all ages are captivated by the humor and wide range of topics included. Presentations use Lincoln’s words, are designed for the specific audience, and conclude with questions and answers.

Stan appears in two documentaries: “Lincoln and Lee at Antietam: The Cost of Freedom” (Best Documentary, Houston Film Festival 2006) and The Smithsonian’s “The Fighting Irish.”.

Presentations in accordance with your interests. Lincoln’s. wit, wisdom and personal ethics. Lincoln’s young family life and education. Appropriate remarks at schools, service clubs, chambers of commerce, business meetings, and historic commemorations.

Ten years of occasional presentations and appearances, now retired, and available much more often.

My motto is “Bringing history – and his story – to life!” I do portrayals at schools, libraries, museums, senior residences, churches, civic events, historical events, etc. I offer about a dozen programs including “A New Birth of Freedom” (basic historical program), “Lincoln as Story-Teller”, “Lincoln and Thanksgiving”, “Lincoln on the Gettysburg Address”, “Lincoln on Leadership”, “Lincoln on Education”, “Lincoln the Lawyer”, “Lincoln on Immigration”, etc. I am a “multi-lingual Lincoln”, offering complete presentations in Spanish and more limited presentations in French and German. See my website for more information, including a link to my blog (also multi-lingual): “Loathe to Close… Still!”

Steve Wood has been portraying Lincoln at schools, libraries, historical societies and community events since 1995.

His program, “A Visit With Abraham Lincoln,” includes stories of Lincoln’s 1860 trip to New York City where he delivered his Cooper Union Address, and to New Hampshire to visit his son Robert at Phillips Exeter Academy.

He will tailor his program to specific audiences, including addressing soldiers at Civil War reenactments, students from kindergarten through high school, and adult groups.

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I have been performing as Abraham Lincoln since 2005. Attired in authentic clothing, my delivery is finely tuned to give close approximation to how Lincoln sounded, and I only use verified source material for the programs.

I have performed for historical societies, schools, Civil War events, and the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center; please see my website for more details.

A Life Member of the ALP, I served as co-chair of the Connecticut Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission. It was a high honor for me to participate in the commissioning events of the USS ILLINOIS submarine in 2016.

Rick is a New and somewhat different presenter, as he Presents his self as a writer in his own quotes and Fictional stories about Mr. Lincoln, His pages on Facebook have very many views from the Public, Called Mr. Lincoln.

Rick can most always be met at Lincoln Days in October at Hodgenville in October, and around his city in some local advents.